Plan Commissioner Information and Resources – July 2015

Happy Summer!

1. The Plan Commissioner Network will resume Wednesday, August 26th, 6:30-8:00pm.  Discussion Topic:  Lot Sizes.  Location: TBD.

What does this topic mean to you?  What questions do you have about lot sizes?  Send me your thoughts in advance to help us prepare for the conversation. Thanks to those that have already sent in their ideas!

Our last Plan Commissioner Network meeting of 2015 is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday October 28th.

2.  Summer 2015 Land Use Tracker –  Articles include:

  • Electric Vehicles: A Good Idea for Wisconsin?
  • Reading the Wetland Landscape Workshops
  • Wisconsin Wetlands Association to Release County Wetland Fact Sheets During American Wetlands Month
  • Understanding the Benefits of Trees in Lakes

You may view or download the newsletter at: www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/clue/Pages/publications-resources/LandUseTracker.aspx

 

3. Have questions about Open Meetings Law?  Need a refresher? The Local Government Center has produced a DVD for you to use for ‘just in time’ learning with your board.  Click here for more information — https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/lgcprogramstore/2012/11/open-meetings-video-teaser/

 

4. Stay up to date on the County’s Comprehensive Plan Update process.  Information and background material will be posted here soon — http://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/planning-and-zoning/comprehensive-plan-2016-2025.